Software Test Engineer x2 || Hinckley, IL (Onsite)

Stellent It Llc - Hinckley, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hinckley, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Software Test Engineer position involves analyzing software and systems requirements, developing and executing test cases, and performing both manual and automated testing for agricultural machinery and software systems. The role requires a strong understanding of software verification and validation concepts, as well as experience in Python automation testing. The position is onsite in Hinckley, IL, with a contract duration of two years.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software and systems requirements.
• Independently write, execute, and maintain test cases for vehicle system testing and software bench level testing.
• Create new test documentation and support, maintain, or enhance existing test documentation.
• Execute tests on vehicle level and software bench level, including operation of agricultural machinery.
• Test the display and machine ECU functionality, focusing on CAN bus functionality and Autoguidance features.
• Create test scripts in Python for bench level software testing where appropriate.
• Create test results reports and report test progress according to software release schedules.
• Analyze test results to determine future test coverage improvements.
• Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in software testing, preferably in agriculture or automotive sectors.
• Experience reading and interpreting system and software requirements to develop test cases and test scripts.
• Understanding of common software verification and validation concepts, including functional, performance, regression testing, boundary conditions, positive and negative test cases, and code coverage.
• Knowledge of CAN Communication, J1939, and ISOBUS.
• BS/MS in Agricultural Engineering preferred; Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science also acceptable.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Squish for QT test automation.
• Experience with agriculture equipment/machines and agriculture operations, such as seed sensing technology, path planning with headlands and obstacles, and seeding heatmaps.